Inborn disorder of energy metabolism
MONDO:0019243An inherited metabolic disease that is has its basis in the disruption of generation of precursor metabolites and energy.
Also known as: inborn error of generation of precursor metabolites and energy, inborn generation of precursor metabolites and energy disorder, rare inborn error of generation of precursor metabolites and energy, disorder of energy metabolism
241 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Half-Matched stem cell transplant offers hope for children with rare immune and metabolic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of stem cell transplant for children with primary immune deficiencies or inherited metabolic disorders. The transplant uses stem cells from a half-matched family donor, which are specially processed to remove certain immune cells. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells restore sight in damaged eyes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DNL952 enters human testing for pompe disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DNL952 in 32 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive the drug through an IV infusion at different doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New eye drug hopes to slow inherited blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called PYC-001, given as an injection into the eye, for people with a rare genetic eye disease (autosomal dominant optic atrophy) caused by a change in the OPA1 gene. The main goal is to check the safety of different doses and schedules…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PYC Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental eye drug hopes to restore sight in rare blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called sepofarsen in 32 people with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic condition that causes severe vision loss from birth. The drug is injected into one eye, while the other eye gets a placebo, to see if it safely impro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could boost breathing in pompe disease – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S-606001 in 45 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants take the drug or a placebo on top of their standard enzyme replacement therapy. The main goal is to see if the drug improves lung function and walking ability over …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a liver drug help kids and adults with rare metabolic disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether sodium phenylbutyrate (ACER-001), a drug already approved for another condition, can help people with MCAD deficiency caused by a specific gene mutation. About 24 participants aged 4 and older will take the drug and be monitored for safety and how well it…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jerry Vockley, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune cells in rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug mavorixafor can reduce serious infections and increase neutrophil levels in people with chronic neutropenia—a condition where the body doesn't make enough infection-fighting white blood cells. About 176 participants will receive either ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: X4 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Rare disease drug now available through expanded access
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides access to two experimental drugs, doxecitine and doxribtimine, for people with thymine kinase 2 deficiency (TK2d), a rare genetic disorder that can cause severe muscle weakness and early death. It is for children and adults who have a confirmed TK2 gene muta…
Sponsor: UCB BIOSCIENCES, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New bone marrow transplant trial offers hope for kids with severe blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a bone marrow transplant from a family donor for children under 21 with severe non-cancer blood disorders like sickle cell disease, bone marrow failure, or immune problems. The goal is to see if the transplant can replace the diseased cells with healthy donor cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy could change pompe disease treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called AB-1009 in 12 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants must have been on enzyme replacement therapy for at least 6 months. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if the tre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AskBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough offers hope for rare heart disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called RP-A501 in 14 males with Danon disease, a rare genetic condition that causes heart problems. The treatment uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the LAMP2 gene, aiming to improve heart muscle function and reduce thickening. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a common supplement ease gulf war illness symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a high-quality form of coenzyme Q10, a natural substance, can help reduce symptoms and improve daily life in veterans with Gulf War illness. Researchers will compare the supplement to a placebo in 192 veterans. The goal is to see if this approach offers a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New pill could tame rare genetic diabetes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called dorzagliatin in 44 adults with a rare, inherited form of diabetes (GCK-MODY). The drug works by activating a key enzyme to help the body better control blood sugar. Participants will receive both the drug and a placebo at different times to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for rare metabolic disease patients: expanded access to triheptanoin
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides expanded access to triheptanoin for people with long-chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LC-FAOD) who have few treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. The goal is to help manage the disease by providing an alternative energy source for the body…
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Hope for rare metabolic disorder: new drug targets fatigue in PDH deficiency
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called glycerol phenylbutyrate (RAVICTI®) can reduce fatigue and improve daily life for people with pyruvate dehydrogenase (PDH) deficiency, a rare genetic condition that affects energy production. About 15 children and young adults (ages 2 to 25) …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for babies with rare muscle disease: enzyme therapy trial launches in china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called avalglucosidase alfa in 13 Chinese children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle weakness and heart problems. Participants will receive the drug through an IV every two weeks for about a year. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Groundbreaking trial aims to treat rare diseases in the womb
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving enzyme replacement therapy to fetuses with certain rare genetic diseases (like MPS I, Gaucher, or Pompe) before birth is safe and feasible. About 10 pregnant participants will receive the treatment through the umbilical vein. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Balance-Restoring implant shows promise for dizziness sufferers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 15 adults (ages 22–90) with severe, long-term balance disorders caused by inner ear damage. Participants have already received a vestibular implant, a device that electrically stimulates the balance nerve to help restore steadiness and clear vision during movem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Gene therapy aims to restore sight in rare inherited blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called GS010 for people with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON), a genetic condition that causes rapid vision loss. Researchers will give the treatment as an injection into the eye at two different doses to see if it improves vision and mitoc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GenSight Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can probiotics and coenzyme Q10 boost gum health during pregnancy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a daily probiotic tablet and a coenzyme Q10 toothpaste to standard gum cleaning can improve oral health in pregnant women. Forty pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the probiotic plus Q10 toothpaste, the other gets only the Q10 t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pavia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could a Fatty-Acid drug help kids with rare energy disorder?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a drug called triheptanoin (Dojolvi) in children with pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) deficiency, a rare genetic condition that affects energy production. The trial will enroll 6 children aged 1 to 18 and look at safety, side effects, and changes …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jirair Krikor Bedoyan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a common antioxidant help mitochondrial disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, in 18 adults with a specific mitochondrial disease caused by the m.3243A>G mutation and low brain glutathione levels. Participants take one of three daily doses (1800, 3600, or 5400 mg) for 3 months to find the safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Michio Hirano, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug combo hopes to tame rare muscle disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—cipaglucosidase alfa (an enzyme replacement therapy) and miglustat (an oral medication)—in children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and the heart. The study includes both chi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Inner ear implant aims to steady older adults with chronic dizziness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a vestibular implant in 15 older adults (ages 65-90) with chronic balance issues due to bilateral vestibular hypofunction. The implant electrically stimulates the inner ear to improve balance and vision. Researchers will measure changes in gait and eye reflexes o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Inner ear implant aims to restore balance in dizzy patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a vestibular implant, a device surgically placed in the inner ear to electrically stimulate balance nerves. It aims to improve balance, posture, and vision in up to 8 adults with bilateral vestibular hypofunction, a condition causing chronic dizziness and instabi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug fix liver energy problems in fatty liver disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the diabetes drug pioglitazone can improve how the liver processes energy in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure liver mitochondrial function using special tracers before and after 16 weeks…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Exercise booster? CoQ10 may help kidney patients build muscle
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding CoQ10 (a supplement that supports cell energy) to high-intensity interval training can help people with end-stage kidney disease build muscle and improve physical function. 156 adults on dialysis will be assigned to exercise alone or exercise pl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New hope for rare epilepsy: drug ION283 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ION283 in 10 people aged 10 to 18 with Lafora disease, a rare and severe form of epilepsy. The drug is given via a spinal injection to see if it is safe and can help control seizures and other symptoms. All participants will receive the same dos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Berge Minassian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Gene therapy breakthrough aims to control rare metabolic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy called BEAM-301 in 36 adults with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa) who have a specific gene change. The goal is to see if a single dose can safely improve blood sugar control and reduce the need for cornstarch supplements. Participants …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beam Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug ease stomach troubles in rare MODY?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests liraglutide, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, in 50 adults with MODY, a rare genetic form of diabetes. The goal is to see if it improves blood sugar control and reduces stomach issues like nausea. Researchers will also study participants' cells to understand why …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mansa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cells give bone marrow a jump start for High-Risk patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program offers extra stem cells from a half-matched family donor to patients who are getting a cord blood transplant for serious blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to help the bone marrow recover more quickly while the cord blood cells take over permanently. It i…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Desperate pompe patients get early access to experimental drug combo
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides ATB200/AT2221 to people with Pompe disease who cannot join ongoing clinical trials or choose not to use standard therapy. The treatment combines an enzyme replacement therapy with a chaperone drug to help break down glycogen buildup. Particip…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:23 UTC
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New hope for kids with pompe disease: expanded access to experimental therapy
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers a new treatment combination (ATB200 and AT2221) to children with infantile-onset Pompe disease who are not eligible for other clinical trials and are declining on standard enzyme replacement therapy. The goal is to provide access to this experi…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:13 UTC
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New pill hopes to ease rare mitochondrial disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called TTI-0102 in 12 people with MELAS, a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness, strokes, and fatigue. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo for 6 months. Researchers will measure walking ability, fatigue, and quality of life…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thiogenesis Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:36 UTC
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Can home tests replace lab draws for rare disease patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a home lactate meter and a standard glucose meter give accurate readings compared to lab tests in people with glycogen storage disease types Ia, Ib, and XI. Ten participants will have an 8-hour hospital stay with hourly blood draws and finger-stick tests…
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Light-Based brain scan could revolutionize diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive brain imaging technique called fNIRS can reliably measure brain function in people with Fragile X syndrome or Creatine Transporter Deficiency. Researchers will use a cartoon-based visual stimulus to record brain activity and compare it…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Mini muscle sensor could unlock mitochondrial disease diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a small device called a nanosensor that measures oxygen levels in muscle tissue. The goal is to see if it can accurately assess mitochondrial function in people with mitochondrial myopathy compared to healthy volunteers. If it works, this sensor could become…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Mini muscle sensor could spot mitochondrial disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a small nanosensor placed under the skin in the forearm to measure oxygen levels in muscle, which reflects how well mitochondria are working. Researchers will compare results from 24 people—some with mitochondrial myopathy and some healthy—to see if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Hope for mitochondrial disease: new drug targets debilitating fatigue
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug sonlicromanol can reduce fatigue and improve physical abilities like balance and leg strength in adults with a specific genetic form of mitochondrial disease. About 220 participants will take either the drug or a placebo twice daily for 52 weeks.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Khondrion BV • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts with video coaching tested for rare muscle disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized mix of endurance and strength exercises, done at home with video check-ins, can improve mobility and muscle strength in people with mitochondrial myopathy. Fifteen adults with confirmed genetic mutations will follow the program for up to 12…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple supplement ease heart failure?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking L-carnitine, a natural substance that helps turn fat into energy, can improve symptoms and quality of life in people with heart failure and kidney problems. About 20 adults will take the supplement for a short time while researchers monitor side ef…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Ketone drink may boost heart health in diabetes patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a ketone ester supplement can improve heart function and exercise ability in people with type 2 diabetes. About 30 adults will take either the supplement or a placebo and undergo heart scans and fitness tests. The goal is to see if this simple drink ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Shocking muscles to move: new exercise hope for nerve disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New rehab program aims to ease symptoms of rare neurological disorders
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 12-week supervised rehabilitation program for people with two rare genetic conditions that cause walking and balance problems (spastic ataxias). The program includes twice-weekly therapy sessions and once-weekly pool exercises. Researchers want to see if it red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Laval University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a video-based therapy tame tough behaviors in kids with rare genetic disorders?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual behavioral therapy (Functional Behavioral Training) for children aged 2-12 with genetic syndromes like Fragile X, Angelman, or Rett syndrome who have challenging behaviors. The therapy teaches parents how to identify what triggers problem behaviors and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New online groups aim to ease the loneliness of type 1 diabetes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual peer support program for people with type 1 diabetes and their loved ones across Canada. Participants join small online meetings and larger webinars to share experiences and reduce diabetes distress. The program is designed by researchers who also live …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Laval University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel genetic metabolic mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover link between infections and mitochondrial disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at the National Institutes of Health looks at how infections can worsen symptoms in people with mitochondrial disease, a group of disorders that affect energy production in cells. Researchers will evaluate participants' immune systems through blood tests, physical exam…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks answers for rare inherited nerve diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare inherited disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nerves. Researchers will collect medical history, perform exams, and run genetic tests on up to 3,500 participants. No new treatments are tested; the goal is to better un…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene hunt in children could unlock secrets of rare metabolic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children with suspected or confirmed genetic and metabolic disorders to find new disease-causing gene mutations. Researchers will analyze blood samples for DNA and metabolites, and in some cases take a small skin sample. The goal is to better understand these …
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do patients take their meds? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Necker Hospital in Paris is checking how well patients with inherited metabolic diseases follow their daily oral medication routines. About 200 patients (children aged 7 and up, teens, and adults) will fill out a questionnaire during a regular visit. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock genetic secrets of childhood hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches massive biorepository to unlock secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Global pompe registry aims to unlock secrets of rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis global registry enrolls people with Pompe disease to track how the condition changes over time, whether they receive treatment or not. By collecting data from up to 2,000 participants, researchers hope to better understand the disease's progression and improve patient care. …
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Pompe disease: new study probes hidden nerve damage behind breathing problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how Pompe disease affects the nerves and muscles involved in breathing. Researchers will analyze nerve conduction and diaphragm activity in 20 adults with Pompe disease or unexplained respiratory failure. The goal is to identify patterns that …
Sponsor: IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why infections hit mitochondrial disease patients hard
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 400 people with mitochondrial disease and their household members to learn how infections affect them. Researchers will analyze blood samples and health records to find immune patterns linked to severe illness. The goal is to improve care and identify potential…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cornstarch timing may be key for rare sugar disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at whether taking raw cornstarch with meals helps control blood sugar in adults with glycogen storage disease type I (GSD I). Eight participants will wear continuous glucose monitors and keep food diaries for two weeks. Researchers will compare bloo…
Sponsor: Federico II University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a photo help diagnose a rare brain disorder?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at facial features of males aged 2 to 40 with creatine transporter deficiency (CTD), a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disability, seizures, and behavioral issues. Researchers will examine photos of participants to see if they share common facial traits…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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MNGIE patients needed to map disease course and speed up future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical information from people with MNGIE, a rare genetic disease that affects the nerves and digestive system. Researchers want to learn how the disease progresses and find better ways to measure it. Up to 50 patients worldwide can join, and no new treatments…
Sponsor: University of Cambridge • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a simple tool give kids a voice in their own transplant care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new communication tool called 'Let's Get REAL' that helps children and teens (ages 8-17) and their families talk together about stem cell transplant or cellular therapy decisions. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for families. About 60 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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GSDIa patients monitored for 10 years after gene therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows people with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia who have already received the gene therapy DTX401. The goal is to track their health and safety for at least 10 years after treatment. No new drugs or treatments are given in this study. It will help re…
Sponsor: Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study paves way for future treatments in rare brain disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with creatine transporter deficiency, a rare genetic condition that causes intellectual disability, seizures, and movement problems. Researchers want to find the best tests to measure symptoms, since many standard tests are too hard for these patients. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a Vitamin-Like pill boost fat burning on a keto diet?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) and a low-carb, high-fat 'ketogenic' diet affect the way the body burns fat and uses energy. Researchers will measure changes in metabolism in 100 overweight or obese adults. Participants will eat a standard d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Thousands join fight against blindness by sharing their stories
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from people with inherited retinal diseases, like retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease. Participants share their symptoms, family history, and genetic test results online. The goal is to help researchers understand these rare diseases and …
Sponsor: Foundation Fighting Blindness • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a less strict diet improve life for adults with rare glycogen storage disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adults with glycogen storage disease type I (GSDI) can safely include more fructose and galactose in their diet. Currently, patients must avoid these sugars, which limits food choices. Researchers will give 20 adults either fructose alone or fructose p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Researchers track rare disease progression in GSD IV and APBD patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical information from 200 people with glycogen branching enzyme deficiency, known as GSD IV or APBD. The goal is to learn how these rare diseases progress over time. No new treatments are tested; instead, researchers review clinic records to better understan…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Researchers launch Largest-Ever natural history study for rare GSD types
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information from 400 people with Glycogen Storage Disease Type VI or Type IX to learn how these rare liver conditions progress over time. Researchers will review patient records from clinic visits to track disease changes, genetic types, and lab r…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tracks rare heart disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 60 people with Danon disease, a rare genetic heart condition, to learn how it progresses over time. Researchers will monitor heart function and symptoms in males aged 8 and older and females aged 8 to 50. The goal is to gather natural history data that could su…
Sponsor: Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Aging clues in cells may unlock fertility secrets for women after failed IVF
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring telomeres—parts of our cells linked to aging—can help explain why some women still can't get pregnant even after fertility treatments. Fifteen women aged 25 to 42 will get blood tests to check their biological age, then receive a personalized…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BEYOND GENOMiX SA, AG, Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Baby brain waves may reveal future learning risks after heart surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether brain wave tests (EEG) done before and after heart surgery in babies under 1 year old can predict later learning or behavior problems, such as autism or ADHD. About 50 infants will be followed to age 2. The goal is to find early warning signs so that c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists probe cell energy in long COVID mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the body's cells use oxygen in people with long COVID compared to those fully recovered. Researchers will measure oxygen use in blood cells, skin, and muscle to see if there are differences. The goal is to better understand long COVID and test if these mea…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study seeks to uncover hidden biological clues in kids with autism
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find biological markers in the blood that may help explain brain development disorders like autism, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Researchers will compare children with and without these conditions to identify unique patterns. Up to 500 children will participate …
Sponsor: Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Major study tracks mitochondrial disease to unlock its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults (400 with mitochondrial disease and 100 healthy or other-disease controls) for up to 10 years. Researchers collect medical data and samples to create a biobank, aiming to better understand how the disease progresses and to find ways to diagnose it ea…
Sponsor: Neuroscience Research Australia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Massive study seeks hidden biological clues in Kids' brain disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at medical records of 1000 children with conditions like autism, epilepsy, and Down syndrome to find common biological patterns. Researchers want to understand what causes these disorders and how children respond to treatments. The goal is to improve diagnosis an…
Sponsor: Richard Frye • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New study monitors pregnancy in pompe disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows pregnant women with Pompe disease to see how the condition and its treatments affect pregnancy and infant growth. Researchers will track complications and monitor babies for up to three years after birth. No new drugs are being tested; participants receive thei…
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind mysterious heart artery tears
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic mutations that cause spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a condition where arteries in the heart tear without warning. Researchers will analyze DNA from 2000 people diagnosed with SCAD, as well as their relatives. The goal is to identify…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare childhood diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from up to 250 patients with lysosomal storage diseases (like certain forms of MPS, Pompe, Gaucher, and Wolman disease) to understand how these conditions develop and respond to treatments given before birth. Researchers will track symptoms, lab re…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Pompe disease study aims to unlock immune secrets for better treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 400 children with Pompe disease to see how their immune system reacts to enzyme replacement therapy. Researchers will collect medical records from birth to age 18 to understand which children develop antibodies that block treatment. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Massive genetic diabetes hunt launches in china
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large digital registry to find and understand rare forms of diabetes caused by a single gene (monogenic diabetes). Researchers will enroll up to 5,000 people in China who were diagnosed with diabetes at a young age and test their DNA. The goal is to learn…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New glucose tracking could catch transplant trouble early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 36 people with type 1 diabetes who have received a pancreatic islet transplant. Researchers will use continuous glucose monitors to see if a measure called 'Time in Tight Range' can detect early loss of graft function. The goal is to find a simple way to spot p…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists turn skin and blood into insulin factories to fight diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study takes a small sample of skin, blood, or urine from people with diabetes and healthy volunteers. Scientists will turn those cells into stem cells and then into insulin-producing cells in the lab. The goal is to learn more about diabetes and pave the way for future cell-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Pompe disease patients invited to join worldwide registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a global registry that will follow about 500 people with Pompe disease over time. It includes both treated and untreated patients, and aims to collect real-world data on treatment safety, effectiveness, and quality of life. No new treatments are being tested—this is…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Fatty acid study aims to unlock secrets of rare metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how medium-chain and long-chain fatty acids affect metabolism in people with Medium-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency (MCADD) and healthy individuals. Researchers will measure ketone bodies, resting metabolic rate, and other factors after participants co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pompe disease study peers into the brain for hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how Pompe disease affects the brain and nerves over the long term. Researchers will use brain scans, thinking and language tests, and muscle checks in 45 people with Pompe disease. Participants will be followed for 3 to 6 years. No new treatment is being …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a simple Finger-Stick replace lab tests for rare metabolic disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether portable lactate monitors (like those used at home) give accurate results for people with glycogen storage disease type Ia. Ten participants will have their lactate and glucose levels measured by finger-stick and by standard lab tests. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Exercise study aims to unlock Muscle-Nerve secrets in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how exercise training changes muscle cells in people with mitochondrial myopathy, a rare disease that affects energy production. Researchers will compare a trained leg to an untrained leg in the same person, and also compare results with healthy volunteers. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Scientists probe heart Cells' fuel malfunction in diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why diabetes can damage the heart even without clogged arteries. Researchers will examine heart tissue and use advanced imaging in 500 adults with heart failure, with or without type 2 diabetes. The goal is to find early warning signs and new treatment targets…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Researchers launch major study to unravel rare metabolic disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from children and adults with pyruvate dehydrogenase complex deficiency (PDCD), a rare genetic disorder that affects energy production in cells. Researchers will review medical records, ask participants about their health history, and perform …
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to keep pregnant heart patients safer at home
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a wrist-worn device can help monitor pregnant women with congenital heart disease. Researchers will track heart rhythms and other data from 50 participants to see if the wearable can detect early signs of trouble. The goal is to improve care and reduce th…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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MRI study seeks brain clues in metabolic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses MRI scans to look for brain differences in people with metabolic diseases compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will track changes over time and link them to body fat and other health measures. About 126 adults will take part at Ulm University Hospital. No d…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Scientists probe immune weakness in rare mitochondrial disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how mitochondrial diseases might weaken the immune system. Researchers will collect blood samples from 60 people with confirmed mitochondrial disorders and compare their immune cells and antibodies to healthy controls. The goal is to better understand these im…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists launch massive mitochondrial disease registry to unlock secrets of rare disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry and tissue bank for people with mitochondrial disorders. Researchers will collect medical information and samples from up to 1,000 participants, including those diagnosed with or suspected to have a mitochondrial disease. The goal is to gat…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Scientists track Cancer's diet in real time during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how kidney and bladder cancers use nutrients like sugar and fat to grow. Participants receive a harmless nutrient tracer during surgery or biopsy, and researchers collect blood and tissue samples to analyze cancer metabolism. The study does not change standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive SCAD registry aims to unlock mysteries of rare heart attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large registry of people who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a type of heart attack. Researchers will collect medical history and follow participants over time to learn more about risk factors, treatments, and long-term outcomes.…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Scientists observe mitochondrial mutation carriers to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people who carry a specific mitochondrial DNA mutation (m.3243A>G) that can cause symptoms like migraines, seizures, and hearing loss. Researchers will use brain scans, muscle tests, and cognitive assessments to track how the disease progresses over time. N…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Ketone power: could a drink boost insulin sensitivity?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a ketone supplement can improve how the body uses insulin and burns energy. Ten overweight adults aged 55-70 will receive different combinations of growth hormone, a ketone drink, or placebos on separate days. Using advanced PET scans and tissue samples, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New scan techniques aim to solve rare heart disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing advanced heart MRI scans to better diagnose and predict risks for people with rare heart muscle diseases. Researchers will scan 1000 participants to see if these new imaging methods can identify conditions like Fabry disease and cardiac amyloidosis more accu…
Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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DNA hunt for rare brain disease genes begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects DNA from up to 1,000 adults with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS), multiple system atrophy (MSA), or related conditions, plus their family members. Researchers will sequence participants' whole genomes to find genetic variants …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Pompe disease drug safety checked in pregnant women and infants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers safety information from about 100 women with Pompe disease who received Nexviazyme while pregnant or breastfeeding, and from their babies. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and infant growth and development through the first year o…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Heart attack mystery: new study tracks SCAD patients to find answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 300 people in Norway who have had a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a rare cause of heart attacks, especially in women. Researchers will use scans, blood tests, and questionnaires to track their health for one year. The goal is to better und…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scientists launch Largest-Ever study of Ultra-Rare GSDs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 200 people with ultra-rare glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) like types 0a, 0b, VII, X, XII, XIII, XV, PRKAG2 syndrome, and Danon disease. Researchers will collect medical records and other data to see how these conditions progress over time. No treatments or dru…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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No more needles? new study tests ultrasound-based liver check for kids with rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at using liver elastography, a non-invasive ultrasound-like technique, to measure liver fibrosis in children with type III glycogen storage disease (GSDIII). The goal is to see if this method can replace painful liver biopsies for monitoring disease progression. …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New study tests if cutting insulin boosts heart health in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study looks at whether reducing high insulin levels (common in type 1 diabetes) with an SGLT2 inhibitor can improve heart and blood sugar health. Researchers will compare people with type 1 diabetes, those with a mild genetic diabetes (GCK-MODY), and healthy volu…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a simple nutrient fix power plants in cells of septic shock patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding certain nutrients to blood cells from people with septic shock can help restore the cells' energy-making machinery (mitochondria). Researchers will collect blood samples from 55 patients in the ICU and test these nutrients in the lab. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Scientists launch study to unravel RNA's role in rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how the binding of RNA with DNA (called R-loops) is linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 4 (ALS4) and other inherited neurological disorders. Researchers will observe up to 330 people aged 5 and older, including those with ALS4, related conditions…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New laser device could revolutionize eye disease detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new non-invasive device that uses laser speckle to measure blood flow and structure inside the eye. Researchers will compare these images with standard vision tests in 500 people with various retinal conditions. The goal is to see if this technology can be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Randy Kardon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Do special diets cause eating disorders in kids? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how often young children (ages 1 to 6) with inherited metabolic diseases develop eating disorders when they are on special diets. Researchers will use a feeding scale to measure eating problems in 200 children. The goal is to understand the link between these …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Major study aims to better measure muscular dystrophy progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 24-month observational study will follow up to 1000 people with certain types of muscular dystrophy (LGMD, DM2, and late-onset Pompe disease) aged 6-50. Researchers want to see if specific physical tests, like the North Star Assessment and a 100-meter walk, are good ways to …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict blindness before it starts?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who carry genetic changes linked to Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) but still have normal vision. Researchers want to see if certain chemicals in the blood and tears can signal early nerve damage in the eye, before vision loss occurs. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Could a vibrating bed help mitochondrial disease patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special bed that gently moves your legs (passive exercise) can improve how the body uses oxygen in people with mitochondrial disease. Researchers will compare patients to healthy volunteers and also test the bed in children in the ICU. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Massive leukodystrophy biobank aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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10,000 volunteers join hunt for Aging's hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe SMILE study is tracking 10,000 adults aged 18 and older to see how sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and metabolic diseases like diabetes influence overall health and lifespan. Researchers will collect data from medical records, tests, and surveys over time. This is an obs…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New study tracks rare muscle disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 people with primary mitochondrial myopathy, a rare genetic muscle disease, to understand how the condition changes over time. Researchers will measure muscle function, biomarkers, and imaging to find signs of disease progression. The goal is to identify use…
Sponsor: Cristina Domínguez González • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:07 UTC
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Major study tracks rare muscle disease to pave way for future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to better understand primary mitochondrial myopathy, a rare muscle disease. Researchers will follow 1300 patients and healthy controls, measuring muscle strength, balance, and daily function over time. The goal is to develop and validate tools to tra…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:18 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysterious metabolism disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare disorders that affect how the body processes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines. These disorders can cause problems in the brain, blood, kidneys, and immune system, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Researchers will compare test…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:34 UTC
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Can a High-Fat diet help kids with Tough-to-Treat conditions?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 children under 18 who are already on a ketogenic diet for conditions like drug-resistant epilepsy, autism, chronic migraine, or brain tumors. Researchers want to see if the diet supports healthy growth, improves symptoms, and boosts quality of life. The die…
Sponsor: Danone Nutricia SpA Società Benefit • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:44 UTC